SAN DIEGO ---- A former Coronado-based sailor was charged
Tuesday with stealing tactical flashlights, laser-aiming devices,
rifle scopes and night-vision gear from the Navy and selling the
items on eBay.

Phillip Andro Jamison, 30, was arraigned in U.S. District Court
in San Diego on six counts, including trafficking in stolen
government property and export of defense articles without a
license.

The defendant pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Jan
Adler.

According to the indictment, Jamison was formerly a gunner's
mate petty officer first class stationed at Naval Amphibious Base
Coronado.

Jamison was assigned to work in his unit's armory, where he had
access to military equipment, including sensitive equipment subject
to U.S. export controls, the indictment alleges.

Between October 2008 and September 2009, Jamison allegedly stole
more than 280 items from the Navy and sold them on eBay.

The indictment further alleges that Jamison illegally exported
to England and Hong Kong combat-grade rifle scopes, laser-aiming
devices and night-vision items without first obtaining the required
export licenses from the Department of State.

Jamison was arrested Monday by agents with U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement.